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S888 SLS

2008 BMW X6

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,613 mi
Last recorded144,613 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW X681,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 SLS
MakeBMW
ModelX6
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,613 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 144,522 miles

Brake performance not tested broken switch (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water coming out (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ASAP (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 136,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Fail 29 Jul 2017 129,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,392 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,351 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 100,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 100,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,800 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,583 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X6?

Based on 167,449 MOT tests across 17,998 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
7,403
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
17,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,277
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,029
coil spring broken 809
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 782
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S888 SLS is a 2008 BMW X6 in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW X6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 81,377 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X6 fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 1,277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S888 SLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X6 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW X6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S888 SLS registered?

S888 SLS is a 2008 BMW X6, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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